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'''Myristicin''' | '''Myristicin''' is a [[naturally-occurring]] [[psychoactive class::deliriant]] substance of the [[Chemical class::phenylpropene]] class. It is present in small amounts in the essential oil of nutmeg and, to a lesser extent, in other spices such as [[parsley]] and [[dill]].<ref>http://www.lktlabs.com/products/Myristicin-126-50.html</ref> It has been shown to act on the [[Cannabinoid|endocannabinoid system]].<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors=((El-Alfy, A. T.)), ((Abourashed, E. A.)), ((Patel, C.)), ((Mazhari, N.)), ((An, H.)), ((Jeon, A.)) | journal=Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology | title=Phenolic compounds from nutmeg ( Myristica fragrans Houtt.) inhibit the endocannabinoid-modulating enzyme fatty acid amide hydrolase | volume=71 | issue=12 | pages=1879–1889 | date=8 November 2019 | url=https://academic.oup.com/jpp/article/71/12/1879-1889/6122229 | issn=2042-7158 | doi=10.1111/jphp.13174}}</ref> | ||
Myristicin, along with [[elemicin]], is thought to be the main psychoactive constituent of nutmeg.{{citation needed}} Additionally, myristicin is the traditional precursor for the [[psychedelic]] and [[empathogenic]] drug [[MMDA]].{{citation needed}} | Myristicin, along with [[elemicin]], is thought to be the main psychoactive constituent of nutmeg.{{citation needed}} Additionally, myristicin is the traditional precursor for the [[psychedelic]] and [[empathogenic]] drug [[MMDA]].{{citation needed}} |